The Jackson County Sheriff's Office continues to actively investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Nolan Wells, who was last seen alive on Horn Island on July 4, 2026. The sheriff’s office says they recognize that a significant amount of…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-- The family of Nolan Wells, who died on Horn Island after…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Wiggins is conducting smoke tests this week. The first one started earlier Tuesday and they will be happening from 8 a.m.…
Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. confirms that the body found near Horn Island Monday was been identified as Nolan Wells. According to the coroner, they used dental records to positively identify the body as Nolan's. Nolan was reported missing…
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- Qualifying for Waveland’s municipal elections opened Tuesday morning. The city holds its municipal elections in a different election cycle than other cities in South Mississippi. The…
Members of the community are now coming together to support Nolan Wells’ family during this time. An official GoFundMe started by Allayah Dennis to support Nolan’s family has raised more than…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Scoop in Biloxi shares members of their community are grieving the loss of a close friend. Through the close of…
By LORNE COOK, SUZAN FRASER, ABBY SEWELL and SEUNG MIN KIM ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. will lift sanctions on Turkey that were issued after Ankara purchased a Russian missile defense system that led to the country…
On Monday, multiple agencies came together to search for missing teen Nolan Wells. That search came to an end after a body was discovered in…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of D’Iberville welcomed Nothing Bundt Cakes to the Promenade recently. The store is next to Target. City officials hosted a…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Boats returned to the docks as another year of one of the Gulf Coast’s biggest fishing traditions came to a close.…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Runners laced up their shoes and kicked off Independence Day with a long-standing Gulf Coast tradition in Ocean Springs. The 45th annual Wesson Memorial…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- The 42nd annual Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Fest drew holiday crowds in Bay St. Louis this weekend…
Mississippi Power crews are headed to New Jersey to service an area recently hit by severe weather. A team of 100 linemen left Sunday…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- In Biloxi, applications are now open for the sixth annual Citizen’s Police Academy. It is an eight-week program offering a behind-the-scenes look at police operations. Classes…
HORN ISLAND, Miss. (WXXV)-- Jackson County officials have released a few new details on the body found Monday morning on Horn Island, as…
Mississippi Highway Patrol’s July 4th holiday travel enforcement period is now in the books. Across the state, troopers responded to 110 crashes over the holiday weekend, including…
Tributes continue to pour in as people remember Nolan Wells. Ocean Springs School District issued a statement saying the entire Greyhound community is shocked and heartbroken by the loss of Nolan Wells. Nolan was a 2025 graduate of Ocean Springs…
Groups across the Coast are teaming up for school supply drives. In Gulfport, the police department is teaming up with Junior Auxiliary for their annual…
The state sales tax holiday is coming up fast. From July 10 through the 12th, parents can take advantage ahead of the school year. Parents are reminded to…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier police are investigating two separate shootings that happened on July Fourth. The first happened at five Saturday night at Bayou Village Apartments and the second took place an hour and a half later at 7:30 Saturday…
A body has been found on Horn Island Monday morning as officials continue the search for missing teenager Nolan Wells. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter…
The Gulf Coast Gladiators are hosting a benefit ride for Deputy Craig Scott. We are joined in studio by Jonathan Ramsey with the organization. He gives us the details on…
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is prepping for the 2026 American Association of State Troopers Best Looking Cruiser Contest. We are joined in studio by Trooper Landon Orozco with all…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department is sharing that Deputy Commander Paul Podlin is retiring after 29 years. He first joined the department on May…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department is honoring a longtime employee. Lt. Darren Versiga is retiring after 29 years in law enforcement. He isn’t…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Gautier School District announces a new principal for Gautier Middle School. Kevin Everett is taking over after Sedric Convington was named the principal at Pascagoula…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Gautier School District is announcing a new principal for Pascagoula High School. Sedric Covington will be taking over the position for the upcoming school year.…
Families across Mississippi who may need help paying for school meals can now apply for free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch benefits. The Mississippi Department of Education says the program…
Representative Mike Ezell was honored by the IOOS Association recently. Ezell was awarded the Congressional Award for Bipartisan leadership in Ocean Observing. The honor comes…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department is sharing their training operations. Last week focused on their new standpipe kit and high-rise operation. Crews worked on connecting…
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced over 100 appointments to positions within state government. “I’m confident these appointees have the talent and dedication needed to make our state even stronger,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “I appreciate their willingness to…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Police Department is welcoming six new members this week. The department says as they continue to grow, these hires…
By DANICA KIRKA LONDON (AP) — Michael Scurr has been volunteering at Britain’s National Archives for the last 11 years, spending his Thursday mornings painstakingly cataloging documents for the benefit of future researchers. Then one day last May the retired insurance…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The Biloxi Shuckers were on the diamond Friday night at Keesler Federal Park in front of…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District’s Safety and Security staff participated in training at the D’Iberville High School. The training is called ‘Active Attack…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office is congratulating one of their own for 27 years of service. The sheriff’s office says that Kim…
Mississippians will soon be able to use federal Pell Grants for certain short-term workforce training programs. Governor Tate Reeves says the new Workforce Pell Grant Program takes effect July 1…
By HILLEL ITALIE NEW YORK (AP) — For a quarter century, Jane Calvert has been on a mission shared by few scholars of the Revolutionary War era. She has championed a founder mostly remembered, when remembered at all, as the man…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Major milestones have been reached in the construction process for the City of Gautier’s new water treatment facility. Crews are continuing with the final…
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department finished an investigation with help from the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jeremy Schwartz…
Acadian Ambulance is promoting safety ahead of the Fourth of July. The company is reminding the public to celebrate safely with fireworks this weekend. While the best safety against fireworks…
If you plan to be on our South Mississippi roads this holiday weekend, keep in mind that there will be an increase in state troopers on major interstates and highways. The Mississippi Highway Patrol’s July 4th travel period kicked off…
Fourth of July is Saturday and America is celebrating our 250th birthday! The Great American Fair is set up on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. State…
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is releasing a statement as America celebrate 250 years. Senator Hyde-Smith says she hopes everyone can set aside their differences and reflect on…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport is hosting a back-to-school bash. Members of the Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport joins us in studio with details. The Back to…
While fireworks light up the sky later tonight, there will be plenty of opportunities to celebrate America 250 across the Coast before the sun goes down. In Waveland, the Buccaneer State Park America250 celebration kicks things off with an all-day…
By GEOFF MULVIHILL The Louisiana Supreme Court on Friday halted the criminal case against state Attorney General Liz Murrill a day after she was indicted on accusations that she threatened the jobs of officials in New Orleans. The state’s top court said the…
If you’re looking to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a bang, you don’t have to travel far! Tonight’s fireworks displays are expected to draw the biggest crowds for America250 celebrations. The festivities begin with Freedom over Ocean Springs, where fireworks…
The D’Iberville Police Department is reminding drivers the ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign is underway. The campaign began on Monday and runs until…
